2017 NAWIC Awards for Excellence

An industry-leading diversity strategy, an influential business leader, exceptional teams and talented tradespeople were among the winners of this 2017 NAWIC Awards for Excellence.

Winners included:

Lendlease Crystal Vision Award for Advancing the Interests of Women in the Construction Industry

Esti Cogger, JLL

Find out how Esti helped increase female promotions, return to work after maternity leave and pay parity in The Real Estate Conversation.


HASSELL Award for Business Woman of the Year

Juliette Economo, Downer Group

Read why Juliette thinks now is the time for women to carve out careers in the construction industry in Urban Developer.


Probuild Tradesperson Scholarship

Winner: Tamara Currey, John Holland Group


Procore Scholarship for Future Leader Award

Winner: Ali Blanch, CPB Contractors

Merit: Ruth Hoog Antik, Lendlease


CPB Contractors Award for Innovation in Design

Winner: Teenie Lee, Mirvac Design


CBRE University Scholarship

Winner: Alayna Topolovec, UTS, Bachelor of Construction Project Management


Roberts Pizzarotti for Contribution to a Project’s Development

Winner: Vicki Rushton, Hansen Yuncken, for Macquarie Rapid Build Prison


Acoustic Logic Award for Contribution to Sustainability

Winner: Jo-Anne Gamble, Lendlease

Merit: Sharon Gray, John Holland Group


MPA Award for Achievement in Construction, Refurbishment and Fit Out

Winner: Amanda Hackett, Shape Group


John Holland Award for Team Innovation

Winner: International House Sydney project team, Lendlease

Merit: Mirvac Design team, Brighton Lakes


Master Builders Association of NSW & Clinton Recruitment Project Manager Award

Merit: Kirsten Evans of CPB Contractors